OMB approval of the information
collection requirements for the Countermeasures Injury Compensation
Program (CICP or Program). The CICP provides compensation to
eligible individuals (requesters) who suffer serious injuries
directly caused by a covered countermeasure administered or used
pursuant to a PREP Act Declaration, or to their estates and/or
survivors. The CICP requires the Request for Benefits Package,
which includes the Request for Benefits Form and Authorization for
Use or Disclosure of Health Information Form(s), as well as the
injured countermeasure recipient’s medical records and supporting
documentation to determine whether a requester is eligible for
Program benefits (compensation) for their injury and if applicable,
to calculate the amount of program benefits a requester is eligible
for.
US Code:
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USC 247d-6d Name of Law: Public Readiness and Emergency
Preparedness Act
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.